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juli2017
Tesla Welcomes Linda Johnson Rice and James Murdoch as New Independent Directors to its Board
We would like to welcome Linda Johnson Rice, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Publishing Company (JPC), and James Murdoch, Chief Executive Officer of 21st Century Fox (21CF), to Tesla’s board of directors.
Tesla Powerpack to Enable Large Scale Sustainable Energy to South Australia
Last September, a 50-year storm damaged critical infrastructure in the state of South Australia, causing a state-wide blackout and leaving 1.7 million residents without electricity. Further blackouts occurred in the heat of the Australian summer in early 2017. In response, the South Australian Government as a leader in renewable energy, looked for a sustainable solution to ensure energy security for all residents, now and into the future, calling for expressions of interest to deploy grid-scale energy storage options with at least 100 megawatts (MW) of capacity.
juni2017
Tesla Model X the First SUV Ever to Achieve 5-Star Crash Rating in Every Category
We engineered Model X to be the safest SUV ever, and today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that after conducting independent testing, it has awarded Model X a 5-star safety rating in every category and sub-category, making it the first SUV ever to earn the 5-star rating across the board. More than just resulting in a 5-star rating, the data from NHTSA’s testing shows that Model X has the lowest probability of injury of any SUV it has ever tested. In fact, of all the cars NHTSA has ever tested, Model X’s overall probability of injury was second only to Model S.
mei2017
Tesla Welcomes Gaby Toledano
We would like to welcome Gaby Toledano, who has joined Tesla as Chief People Officer, leading Human Resources and Facilities, reporting into Elon Musk. Gaby joins Tesla after 10 years on the Executive Team at Electronic Arts (EA), during a time of transformation and growth. Prior to EA, Gaby led Human Resources at Siebel Systems. She has also held HR leadership positions at both Microsoft and Oracle and currently sits on four technology boards.
Creating the Safest Car Factory in the World
Earlier this year, the United Automobile Workers (UAW) announced it was attempting to organize workers in Tesla’s Fremont factory. The latest phase of their campaign involves a concerted and professional media push intended to raise questions about safety at Tesla.
The Next Step in Energy Storage: Aggregation
Today, modern utilities and grid operators are utilizing battery technology like never before. The next step in tapping the potential of energy storage is putting together thousands of batteries to form an energy network that utilities can use to deliver immediate value for the electric system. Tesla can now bundle Powerwall and Powerpack batteries into a single portfolio, also called aggregation, to make the grid cleaner and more efficient. Meanwhile, Powerwall customers who allow Tesla and the utilities to use their battery when energy demand is highest will not only have home backup power, but will also receive compensation for its use on the grid.
Solar Roof
Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to a sustainable energy future by creating products that are so compelling, there is no alternative. Solar energy has always been part of our master plan, and we recognized the need for a roof that is simultaneously affordable, durable, beautiful and integrated with battery storage.
april2017
Opladen is onze prioriteit
Nu Tesla zich voorbereidt op ons eerste voertuig voor de massamarkt en uitbreiding van onze Model S en X vloot, maken we van opladen een nog grotere prioriteit. Het is heel belangrijk voor ons en onze missie dat opladen gemakkelijk, volop beschikbaar en betrouwbaar is voor alle eigenaren, nu en in de toekomst. In 2017 verdubbelen we het Tesla laadnetwerk en breiden we de huidige sites uit zodat bestuurders niet hoeven te wachten, daarnaast verbreden we het aantal oplaadlocaties in de stad.
Model S of Model 3
We zijn onszelf aan het klaarmaken voor Model 3 door productieverbeteringen door te voeren, ons netwerk van oplaadpunten uit te breiden, onze dienstverlening te verbeteren, door het openen van meer stores en nog veel meer.
februari2017
CFO Jason Wheeler vertrekt in april om kansen in het publieke sector na te jagen
Tesla heeft vandaag aangekondigd dat CFO Jason Wheeler heeft besloten het bedrijf in april te verlaten om zijn kansen in het publieke sector na te jagen. Jason zal vervangen worden door Deepak Ahuja, die de eerste CFO van Tesla was en al meer dan zeven jaar voor het bedrijf werkte sinds zijn vertrek in 2015. Deepak zal begin maart starten, terwijl Jason tot begin april bij Tesla blijft om een soepele overgang te waarborgen.